BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bridgeport Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jackson County school district, located in Bridgeport, AL with about 236 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Bridgeport Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bridgeport Elementary School, located at 1014 Jacobs Ave in Bridgeport, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Jackson County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its primary-level students. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student engagement, the school strives to prepare its children for future success in their academic journeys.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Bridgeport Elementary plays an active role in the social and intellectual life of the Bridgeport area. The school’s digital presence, hosted via their official website, provides families with essential resources, including school calendars, faculty contacts, and updates on district policies. By maintaining a focus on community collaboration and educational excellence, the school works to ensure that students feel empowered, encouraged, and well-equipped to meet the challenges of their evolving educational requirements.
For more information, contact Bridgeport Elementary School at (256) 495-3147 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bridgeport, AL 35740
(256) 495-3147
BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bridgeport, AL with about 236 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson County
- Total Students:
- 236
- Teachers:
- 13.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 236 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.0%
- Black or African American
- 11.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 9.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.